ActiveProducts XE06 Owner's manual

1600 PSI ELECTRIC PRESSURE WASHER

Owner’s Manual

Purchase Date:___________________ Serial #: __________________

v e r s i o n x e 06_09/2009_r e v .1

QUESTIONS, PROBLEMS, MISSING PARTS?

Before returning to your retailer, visit our web site or call our customer service at

www.activeproducts.com / 1-866-924-7626

PLEASE KEEP THE ORIGINAL BOX, PACKAGING AND RECEIPT. BEFORE OPERATING

THIS UNIT, PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND RETAIN IT FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE. IF YOU MUST STORE YOUR PRESSURE WASHER IN A PLACE WHERE

THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 5ºC, YOU MUST APPLY WINTERIZING PROCEDURE TO

PROTECT IT. FAILURE TO WINTERIZE THE UNIT MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE PUMP

AND VOID THE WARRANTY.

MODEL NO.: XE06

SKU: 039-8592-2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Technical speciﬁcations ........................................................................................................ 1

Warranty ............................................................................................................................... 2

Important precautions – Read ﬁrst! ...................................................................................... 3

Safety features and electrical power information ................................................................. 5

Parts and diagram list ........................................................................................................... 6

Assembly and operating instructions.................................................................................... 7

Using the accessories ..................................................................................................10

Working with detergents .............................................................................................10

Shutting down and cleaning up ....................................................................................12

Taking a break ..............................................................................................................12

Winterizing and long-term storage ......................................................................................13

Cleaning and maintenance .................................................................................................14

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................15

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Pressure Washer Speciﬁcations

Peak Pressure: 1600 PSI

Power Source Requirement: 120 V / 60 Hz

Electrical cord: 23’ (7 m)

High-pressure hose: 20’ (6 m)

Water Flow Rate: 1.35 GPM

Current Drawn: 12A

Inlet water: Cold tap water

WARRANTY

LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY

This pressure washer is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship

under normal residential use for one (1) year.

Speciﬁc warranty applies to:

• Electric motor and pump are warranted for one (1) year.

• Standard accessories and attachments including the gun, wand/hose and coupler are war-

ranted for a ninety (90) day period.

The warranty period is calculated from the date of purchase by the end user and covers the

cost for replacement parts/equipment. In order to verify a warranty situation a copy of the

original receipt or gift receipt must accompany the warranty claim, along with the manufac-

turer’s serial number from the product. Any warranty claim, work, or replacements given

are to fulﬁll the terms of the original warranty period only.

The manufacturer‘s obligation under this warranty shall strictly be limited, at manufacturer’s

option, to replace any pressure washer or parts thereof, which in the opinion of the manu-

facturer, shows defect in workmanship or material. All decisions of Active Products with

regard to this limited warranty shall be ﬁnal. NO RETURNS or REFUNDS will be allowed by

the retailer or manufacturer. To make a warranty claim or inquiry, you must call 1-866-924-

7626. You must have the product serial number and receipt information ready.

If defects should appear within one year of purchase, you may return the unit with your

receipt as proof of purchase to the place of purchase for an exchange of either a new or

refurbished unit, at manufacturer’s discretion. There will be no REFUNDS provided.

The warranty does NOT cover:

• Merchandise sold as reconditioned, used, demonstration or oor models.

• Any commercial, industrial or rental usage of this product. Any such usage will void the

implied warranty.

• Any product that has been damaged by freezing, dropping, misuse, neglect, accident,

abuse, improper handling, normal wear and tear, or non-compliance with the owner’s

manual.

• Any product that has been damaged by a contaminated water supply, water sediment or

chemicals/detergents that are not approved by or recommended by Active Products.

• Any product that has been damaged by acts of nature such as res, oods, earthquakes,

lightening strikes, etc.

• Damage caused by repairs made by the end user or any service center not authorized by

Active Products. Any such tampering will void the implied warranty.

• Any cost for shipping by the customer or authorized service center of the allegedly defec-

tive product.

• Any cost for shipping of replacement parts or accessories. Such shipping costs will be

borne in full by the end user.

• Any non-standard or bonus accessory/attachement included with the original product.

The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for injuries to persons or property, or for inci-

dental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of this product.

This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negli-

gence or accidents; repairs or alterations; or lack of maintenance. The manufacturer shall

not be liable for any misrepresentations by stores, store employees, or any parties, that

make claims on this product.

This warranty is non-transferable and only applies to products that were sold in and reside

in Canada.

If you have any questions or comments, visit our web site at www.activeproducts.com or

call our toll free customer service line at 1-866-924-7626.

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Save These Instructions

In a double-insulation product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of

grounding. No grounding is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a

means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing a double-insulated

product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be

done only by qualiﬁed service personnel.

Replacement parts of a double-insulated product must be identical to the parts they

replace. A double-insulated product is marked with the words “DOUBLE INSULATION”

or “DOUBLE INSULATED”. The symbol “ ” may also be marked on the product.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS – READ FIRST

Warnings

When using this product, basic precautions should always be followed:

• Read all the instructions before using the product.

• Water spray must never be directed toward any electric wiring, devices or directly toward

the pressure washer machine itself, or fatal electric shock may occur.

• To reduce the risk of injury, do not operate the machine near children.

• Learn how to stop the machine and release pressure quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with

the controls.

• Stay alert—watch what you are doing.

• For use with cold water supply only. Do not draw other liquids.

• The pressure washer should not be used in areas where gas vapours may be present. An

electric spark could cause an explosion or ﬁre.

• To minimize the amount of water getting into the pressure washer, the unit should be

placed as far as possible from the cleaning site during operation.

• Avoid accidental starts. Shut power “OFF” before connecting or disconnecting cord to

electrical outlets.

• Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.

• Do not stand on unstable surfaces. Stand with both feet balanced at all times.

• Prior to starting the pressure washer in cold weather, be sure ice has not formed on any

part of the equipment.

• Never carry your pressure washer by the cord.

• Do not pull on the cord to disconnect from the outlet.

• To allow free air circulation, the pressure washer should not be covered during operation.

• Keep operating area clear of people and pets.

• Follow the maintenance instructions specied in the manual.

If replacement of the plug or cord is needed, use only identical replacement parts.

• This product or its power cord contains lead, a chemical known to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after use.

Warnings

•Donotusewithammableliquidsandtoxicchemicals.

•InjectionHazard:Equipmentcancauseseriousinjuryifthespraypenetratestheskin.

•Donotpointthegunatanyoneoranypartofthebody.Incaseofpenetration,seek

medicalaidimmediately.

•ThissystemiscapableofproducinghighpressureasratedintheTechnicalSpeci-

cations.Toavoidruptureandinjury,donotoperatethismachinewithcomponents

ratedlessthantheunititself(includingbutnotlimitedtosprayguns,hoseand

hoseconnections).

•Beforeservicing,cleaningorremovalofanyparts,shut“OFF”powerand

relievepressure.

•Donotsprayelectricalapparatusandwiring.

•Ifconnectionismadetoaportablewatersystem,thesystemmustbeprotected

againstbackow.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS – READ FIRST

WARNING-RiskofInjury

DoNotDirectDischargeStreamatPersons.

• High-pressurejetcanbedangerousifmisused.

• Thejetmustnotbedirectedatpersons,animals,electricaldevices,ortheunititself.

WARNING-RiskofExplosion

• Donotsprayammableliquids.

• Donotuseacidsandsolventsinthisproduct.

• Theseproductscancausephysicalinjuriestotheoperatorandirreversibledamage

 tothemachine.

CAUTION-GunKicksBack

• Holdwithbothhands

•Thetriggergunsafetylockpreventsthetriggerfrombeingengagedaccidentally.

•ThesafetyfeatureDOESNOTlocktriggerintheONposition.

WARNING-RiskofElectricShock

• Inspectcordbeforeusing-donotuseifcordisdamaged.

• Keepallconnectionsdryandofftheground.

• Donottouchplugwithwethands.

• Donotuseextensioncordslongerthan50’(15.2m).Onlyuse12or14AWGrated

extensioncords.

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SAFETY FEATURES & ELECTRICAL POWER INFORMATION

The pressure washer is equipped with a stop device that will sense when the trigger on

the gun is released. It will open the power circuit to the motor, and cause the pressure

washer motor to stop. The motor will start again when the trigger is pulled.

WARNING

Thepressurewasherisalsoequippedwithamainpower“ON/OFF”switchlocated

ontheunit.Itshouldalwaysbemovedtothe“OFF”positionwhenthepressure

washerisnotbeingusedtopreventpossibleinjuryordamage.

DANGER

Improperconnectionofpoweroutletcanresultinariskofelectricshock.Checkwith

aqualiedelectricianorservicepersonnelifyouareindoubtastowhethertheout-

letisproperlygrounded.Donotmodifytheplugprovidedwiththeproduct—Ifitwill

notttheoutlet,haveaproperoutletinstalledbyaqualiedelectrician.Donotuse

anytypeofadaptorwiththisproduct.

ExtensionCords

If possible, do not use extension cords with this product. However, if you must use one,

observe all of the warnings and instructions listed below:

Useasufcientgauge:

Maximum cable length: 50’ (15.2 m). Only use 12 or 14 AWG rated extension cords.

• Use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use. These extension cords are

identiﬁed by a marking that reads “Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances; store

indoors while not in use.”

• Use only extension cords having an electrical rating not less than the rating of the product.

• Do not use damaged extension cords. Examine extension cord before using and replace

if damaged. Do not abuse extension cord and do not yank on any cord to disconnect.

• Keep cord away from heat and sharp edges.

• Always disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle before disconnecting the

product from the extension cord.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, keep all connections dry and off the ground. Do not

touch plug with wet hands.

CAUTION

Thismachinehasbeendesignedforusewithdetergentsthatarespecicallyap-

provedforpressurewasheruse.Theuseofothercleaningdetergentsmayaffectthe

operationofthemachineandvoidthewarranty.

PARTS AND DIAGRAM LIST

ItemNo. Quantity PartName PartsNumber

A 1 Adjustable wand XE06-020-0002

B 1 Turbo wand XE03-020-0001

C 1 Spray gun XE03-020-0003

D 1 High-pressure hose XE03-020-0004

E 1 Water ﬁlter XE03-030-0001

F1 1 Quick-connect coupling XE03-030-0003

F2 1 Inlet adapter XE03-030-0002

G 1 Handle XE06-000-0002

H 1 Detergent bottle assembly XE06-020-0006

I 1 Hose bracket XE06-000-0003

J 1 Gun holder XE06-000-0004

K1 Power cord bracket XE06-000-0005

L 5 Screws XE06-000-0006

M 1 Needle (for nozzle cleaning) XE03-062-0002

* Inlet adapter and water lter come pre-attached on the water inlet, located on the front of the

pressure washer.

SurfacePreparation

Before starting any cleaning task, it is important to inspect the area for objects that could

create a hazard. Remove any objects from the work area that could be tripped over, such as

toys or outdoor furniture. Ensure that all doors and windows are closed tightly.

WaterSupply(ColdWaterOnly)

Only draw water through the unit. For use with cold water supply only. Water hose must be

at least a 1/2” (13 mm) in diameter. Flow rate of water supply must not fall below 2 GPM

(gallons per minute) [9.1 lpm (litres per minute)]. Flow rate can be determined by running

the water for one minute into an empty 5-gallon (19 L) container.

CAUTION

•Neverusethepressurewashertodrawinwatercontaminatedwithsolvents(e.g.

paintthinners,gasoline,oil,etc.).

•Dirtinthewaterinletwilldamagetheunit.Toavoidthisrisk,werecommendchecking

thewaterlter(locatedinsidethewaterinlet.TocleanitoutseeMaintenancesection).

•Alwayspreventdebrisfrombeingdrawnintotheunitbyusingacleanwatersource

andanadditionalaccessorywaterlterifrequired.

•Toprolongthelifeoftheunit,resttheunitfor5minutesafterevery30minutesofuse.

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Attach gun holder and power cord bracket.

Attach the inlet adapter to the machine’s

water inlet. Hand tighten only. (Some models

come with inlet adapter pre-assembled.

Check your unit.)

Attach high pressure hose to the machine’s

water outlet (hand tighten only)

Attach quick connect coupling to garden

hose (hand tighten only) and attach to inlet

adapter.

Assemble handle onto pressure washer

and attach hose bracket to handle. Tighten

the screws.

Connect detergent suction tube to the

bottle and attach to the handle.

Attach high pressure hose to the gun assembly

(hand tighten only).

Insert choice of wand to the gun and twist

¼ turn to lock in position.

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Attach garden hose to water supply and

turn water on.

Make sure the ON/OFF switch is on the

OFF position.

Completely unwind power cord and plug the

unit into an outlet.

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Press the ON Button.

CAUTION

Drain unit after each use (for

storage): remove water

connection, turn ON the

machine for a few seconds

and press gun trigger to bleed

remaining water in the pump.

Turn OFF immediately.

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Depress trigger until there is a steady

stream of water.

AdjustableSprayNozzle

The adjustable spray nozzle can be adjusted from fan to jet. The spray is adjusted from jet

to fan spray by turning the nozzle.

Working with detergent ensures a quick soaking of the dirt, and allows the high-pressure

water to penetrate and remove the dirt more effectively. Always spray detergent on a dry

surface, do not pre-soak area. Wetting the surface rst dilutes the detergent and reduces

its cleaning ability.

To apply detergents you must be operating at low-pressure. This provides a gentle applica-

tion of detergent, with the pressure equivalent to a lowest garden hose. The high-pressure

setting is used for cleaning; you cannot apply detergents when working at high-pressure.

Always test detergent in an inconspicuous area before use.

CAUTION

Onlyusecleaningdetergentsrecommendedforpressurewashers.

USING THE ACCESSORIES

WORKING WITH DETERGENTS

Engage gun safety lock. Set the adjustable wand to the low-

pressure setting by pulling the nozzle out.

The wand must be set in the low-pressure

position to apply detergent.

CAUTION

Jetsprayadjustmentisveryaggressive.Donotadjustwhilespraying.

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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

4Turn on the pressure washer. Pull trigger to operate unit. The liquid detergent will automati-

cally mix with water, and be discharged through the nozzle at low pressure. Apply detergent

to a DRY work surface, from bottom to top.

Gently pull detergent container out of storage position, and ll

with detergent. Push containers back into storage position.

Allow detergent to remain on the surface for a short time before rinsing. Do not allow

detergent to dry on surface.

Rinse with clean water under high pressure. On a vertical surface, rinse from the

bottom up, then rinse from the top down to avoid streaking. Hold nozzle 6-8” (15-20

cm) from the work surface, at a 45° angle.

When you have nished using the detergent injection system, ll detergent bottle

with clean water. Siphon water at low pressure for one minute, so that all detergent is

ushed through system. Remove detergent bottle, and rinse it thoroughly.

CAUTION

Damagemayoccurtopaintedsurfaceifchemicalisallowedtodryonsurface.Wash

andrinseasmallsectionatatime.Avoidworkingonhotsurfacesorindirectsunlight.

CAUTION

Failuretocleanproperlywillcausethedetergentinjectionsystemtobecome

cloggedandinoperable.

CAUTION

Neveruse:

•Bleach,chlorineproductsandothercorrosivechemicals

•Liquidscontainingsolvents(i.e.,paintthinners,gasoline,oils)

•Tri-sodiumphosphateproducts

•Ammoniaproducts

•Acid-basedproducts

Thesechemicalswillharmtheunitandwilldamagethesurfacebeingcleaned.

TAKING A BREAK

Engage gun safety lock.

Unplug the power cord from the outlet.

Turn unit to “OFF” (O) position.

If taking a break of ﬁve minutes or more:

SHUTTING DOWN AND CLEANING UP

(If you are not using detergent, go directly to Step 2.) When you have nished using

the detergent injection system, ll detergent bottle with clean water. Siphon water at

low-pressure for one minute so that all detergent is ushed through system. Remove

detergent bottle and rinse it thoroughly.

Unplug the power cord from the outlet.

Turn off the water supply.

Turn the switch to “OFF” (0) position.

Press trigger to release any remaining water pressure.

Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on the unit.

WARNING

Turnoffwatersupplyandsqueezetriggertodepressurizetheunit.Failuretodoso

couldresultinpersonalinjuryduetodischargeofhigh-pressurewater.

Engage gun safety lock.

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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CAUTION

Draingunassemblyofanyremainingwater.Aimgundownwardsandsqueezetrigger.

WINTERIZING AND LONG-TERM STORAGE

OPTIMUM WINTERIZING PROCEDURE

Winterizing your pressure washer will help protect and prolong its life. We strongly

recommend you follow the below steps using Pressure Washer Pump Saver (39-8602-0).

This will keep the internal parts lubricated, protected from rust, and prevents the pump

from freezing.

Connect Pressure Washer Pump Saver hose onto the adaptor and quick-connect

coupling.

Depress button on top of Pump Saver container.

Continue until uid exits the pressure hose.

Remove the hose from pump inlet.

QUICK WINTERIZING PROCEDURE

If you cannot do the Optimum Winterizing procedure, you can still protect your pressure

washer from winter-damage by doing below:

Disconnect all water connections.

Turn on the machine for a few seconds,

until the remaining water in the pump

exits. Turn off immediately.

Do not allow high-pressure hose to

become kinked.

Store the machine and accessories in

a room that does not reach freezing

temperatures. Do not store near

furnace or other sources of heat as it

may dry out the pump seals.

Recommended: Pressure Washer Pump

Saver (39-8602-0)

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Connections

Connections on pressure washer hoses; gun and spray wand should be cleaned regularly

and lubricated with non-water soluble grease.

SprayTipsOnly

Clogging of the spray tips causes the pump

pressure to be too high and cleaning is

immediately required. You can clean the

spray tips by carefully inserting the needle,

or a thin, sharp instrument (i.e. paperclip)

into the tip to rid it of deposits.

WaterFilterScreen

The pressure washer is equipped with a

water inlet screen to protect the pump.

If the screen is not kept clean, the ow

of water to the pressure washer will be

restricted and the pump may be damaged.

1. To clean inner water screen, remove

quick-connector and remove the ﬁlter

screen from the pump inlet.

2. Rinse screen until it is free of debris

and blockage.

3. Replace screen and quick-connector

immediately to prevent any foreign

matter from entering the pump.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repairs.

Symptom Cause Solution

Motor will not start. On/Off switch is in the

“OFF” (O) position.

Turn switch to the “ON”

( | ) position.

Power cord is not plugged in. Plug in power cord.

Extension cord is too long.

Extension cord is not

proper gauge.

Extension cord is damaged.

Replace extension cord

with either a 25’ (7.6 m)

14AWG cord or a 50’ (15 m)

14AWG cord.

Electrical outlet does not

supply adequate power.

Try a different outlet.

Tripped pressure washer

circuit breaker

Allow to cool, and restart unit.

Unit does not reach

high pressure.

Diameter of garden hose is

too small.

Replace with a 1” (25 mm) or

5/8” (16 mm) garden hose.

Water supply is restricted. Check garden hose for

kinks, leaks and blockage.

Not enough water supply. Open water source fully.

Water inlet ﬁlter is clogged. Remove ﬁlter and rinse in

warm water.

Power nozzle is in low-

pressure position.

Turn power nozzle to high-

pressure position.

Pump is sucking air. Check that hoses and

ﬁttings are airtight. Turn

“OFF” machine, and purge

pump by squeezing trigger

gun until a steady ow of

water emerges through

the nozzle.

Output pressure varies high

and low.

Not enough inlet water supply. Turn water on fully. Check

garden hose for kinks, leaks

or blockage.

Pump is sucking air. Check that hoses and

ﬁttings are airtight. Turn

“OFF” machine, and purge

pump by squeezing trigger

gun until a steady ow of

water emerges through

the nozzle.

Water inlet ﬁlter is clogged. Remove ﬁlter and rinse

with warm water.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Cause Solution

Output pressure varies high

and low. (continued)

Discharge nozzle is obstructed. Blow out or remove debris

with a ﬁne needle.

Calcied gun, hose or

power nozzle.

Run distilled vinegar

through detergent tank.

Detergent not working. Detergent container is empty. Add more detergent.

Detergent bottle or suction

tube not properly connected.

Check connections.

Detergent is too thick. Dilute detergent.

Filter on detergent suction

tube is clogged.

Run warm water through

ﬁlter to remove build-up.

Nozzle is in high-pressure

position.

Turn nozzle tip to

low-pressure position.

Discharge nozzle is obstructed. Blow out or remove debris

with a ﬁne needle.

Garden hose connection leaks. Loose ﬁttings. Tighten ﬁttings.

Missing/worn rubber washer. Insert new washer.

Spray wand, extension, or

nozzle leaks.

Broken o-ring or plastic insert. Call the Toll-Free Hotline.

Pump is noisy Pump is sucking air Check that hoses and ﬁt-

tings are airtight. Turn off

machine and purge pump

by squeezing trigger gun

until a steady ow of water

emerges through the nozzle.

Water ﬁlter is clogged. Remove water ﬁlter and

rinse in warm water.

Water leaks from pump (up

to 10 drops per minute

is permissible).

Loose ﬁttings. Check that all ﬁttings are tight.

Water seals are damaged

or worn.

Call the Toll-Free Hotline

Oil is dripping Oil seals are damaged or

worn.

Call the Toll-Free Hotline

TROUBLESHOOTING

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www.activeproducts.com OR CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-924-7626 FOR HELP.

Symptom Cause Solution

Motor buzzes but fails to run. Supply voltage

below minimum.

Verify that only the pres-

sure washer is running on

this circuit.

System has residual pressure. Turn unit “OFF”, squeeze

trigger on spray wand to

release pressure, then turn

unit “ON”.

Voltage loss due to

extension cord.

Unplug any extension cords

attached and plug the unit

directly into the outlet.

Pressure washer not used

for long periods.

Call the Toll-Free Hotline.

Residual friction among

components. Unit might

hum.

Disconnect water supply

and power ON for 2 to 3

seconds, repeat couple

times or until the motor

starts.

No Water Water supply is OFF. Turn ON water supply.

Kink in the garden hose. Remove kink in garden

hose.

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